Last Sold Price
33,105 Lot Size0.76 Acres
159 Bethel Church Rd, Townsend, TN 37882

Description

Discover this stunning building lot in Townsend, Tennessee, offering breathtaking views while surrounded by the Smoky Mountains. This three-quarter of an acre property is partially cleared and level, ready for you to build your dream home. Enjoy the privacy provided by mature trees or clear them to open up even more magnificent views. Water and electricity are accessible at the road and the soil is mapped for at least a 3 bedroom septic. The driveway has already been cut into the property. All this...Discover this stunning building lot in Townsend, Tennessee, offering breathtaking views while surrounded by the Smoky Mountains. This three-quarter of an acre property is partially cleared and level, ready for you to build your dream home. Enjoy the privacy provided by mature trees or clear them to open up even more magnificent views. Water and electricity are accessible at the road and the soil is mapped for at least a 3 bedroom septic. The driveway has already been cut into the property. All this giving you a simple start for your dream building project. Minimal restrictions allow for you to build your dream home or barndominium. (No mobile homes will be permitted on this lot.) Nestled in a peaceful country setting, but only minutes from the Townsend Visitor Center, shopping, restaurants, and the river. Plus, it offers easy access to the Townsend Historic Trail, perfect for walking or biking. Whether you want to create a serene outdoor retreat, add a garden, or enjoy beautiful views from your porch, the possibilities are endless. You can enjoy the wildlife in the area, benefits of living so near to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. This is a rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise in the heart of the Smokies. If you are interested in a larger lot please see parent listing MLS# 1293520 which offers two lots combined to have 2.17 acres.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/24/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kimberly Skiles • Reed Real Estate Pros
  2. Listed by Marcie Yadon • Reed Real Estate Pros

Property Details for 159 Bethel Church Road

Status
MLS #
1289436
Days on Market
137
Taxes
$404 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Lots & Acreage
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.76 AC
Zoning Description
Zoned Residential
View
Country Setting, Mountain View
Zoning Zoned Residential
True

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$160,900

Avg days on market

177

Sale-to-list ratio

92.8%

Townsend, TN

9 comparable properties found

$175,000 | Lot 3-r-2 Lot 3-r-2 Bethel Church Road, Townsend, TN 37882
1/24
1

$175,000

Sold 03/18/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.76
Acres
$160,900 | 8117 West Old Highway 73, Townsend, TN 37882
1/17
2

$160,900

Sold 11/19/24

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.7
Acres
$179,900 | 213-214 Highway 73 Townsend Tn 37882, Townsend, TN 37882
1/38
3

$179,900

Sold 06/29/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
$135,000 | 219 Tom Henry Road, Townsend, TN 37882
1/10
4

$135,000

Sold 09/10/24

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.56
Acres
$190,000 | 7827 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 37882
1/6
5

$190,000

Sold 08/30/24

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.93
Acres
$198,000 | Lot 205 Highway 73 Townsend Tn 37882, Townsend, TN 37882
1/26
6

$198,000

Sold 06/01/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$117,000 | Lot 20 Highway 73 Townsend Tn 37882, Townsend, TN 37882
1/35
7

$117,000

Sold 04/02/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$150,000 | 1020 Kildee Street, Townsend, TN 37882
1/30
8

$150,000

Sold 07/27/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.01
Acres
$102,500 | Lot 26 Highway 73 Townsend Tn 37882, Townsend, TN 37882
1/20
9

$102,500

Sold 07/10/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.04
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Reed Real Estate Pros, Kimberly Skiles; Reed Real Estate Pros, Marcie Yadon (865.680.7935)

Sold By Realty Executives Associates, Katie Ridgway (619.994.8601); Realty Executives Associates, Kris Buitenhek (865.567.8886)

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Building Information for 159 Bethel Church Road

Lot Size0.76 AC

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Property Information for 159 Bethel Church Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Townsend
  • County Or Parish: Blount County - 28
  • Directions: From Knoxville take Alcoa Hwy (US-129 S), keep left onto S Hall Rd/ TN-35 towards Townsend. Continue onto 321/ E Lamar Alexander Pkwy for 17 miles, turn right onto Bethel Church Road. Lot 3R-1 is the third newly cut-in driveway on your left. GPS to Bethel Baptist Church- 132 Bethel Church Rd, Townsend, TN 37882. Property is across the street from the church. Sign on property.
  • Latitude: 35.676592
  • Longitude: -83.737027
  • MLS Area Major: Blount County - 28
  • MLS Area Minor: Blount County - 28
  • Postal Code: 37882
  • State Or Province: TN
  • Topography: Level, Partially Cleared
  • Road Access Public Road: True
  • Road Frontage County: True
  • Road Frontage Paved: True
  • View Country Setting: True
  • View Mountain View: True
  • Location Tax Legal Info Area: Blount County - 28
  • Remarks Misc Directions: From Knoxville take Alcoa Hwy (US-129 S), keep left onto S Hall Rd/ TN-35 towards Townsend. Continue onto 321/ E Lamar Alexander Pkwy for 17 miles, turn right onto Bethel Church Road. Lot 3R-1 is the third newly cut-in driveway on your left. GPS to Bethel Baptist Church- 132 Bethel Church Rd, Townsend, TN 37882. Property is across the street from the church. Sign on property.
  • Topography Level: True
  • Topography Partially Cleared: True
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: 0.0
  • Parcel Number: 097 106.05
  • Location Tax Legal Info Total Tax: 404.0
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  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 0.76
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 33105.6
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.76
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100x366x117x327
  • General Property Description Lot Dimensions: 100x366x117x327
  • General Property Description Acres: 0.76
  • General Property Description Acre Source: Survey
  • Lot Description Level: True
  • Lot Description Private: True
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Property Type Label: Lots & Acreage
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Lots & Acreage
  • Easements None: True
  • Documents on File Restrictions: True
  • Documents on File Soil Test: True
  • Documents on File Survey: True
  • Documents on File Topography Map: True
  • Developmnt Potential Single Family: True
  • Possession At Closing: True
Utilities
  • Improvements Utilities on Site: True
  • Utilities Available Electricity: True
  • Utilities Available Water: True
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Improvements Other: True
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Description Restrictions: Yes

Property History for 159 Bethel Church Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2025

Closed

KAARMLS #1289436

$162,000
Jul 23, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911389873

$162,000
Jun 25, 2025

Contract - Not Showing

KAARMLS #1289436

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2025

Closed

KAARMLS #1289436

$162,000
07/23/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911389873

$162,000
06/25/2025

Contract - Not Showing

KAARMLS #1289436

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 Bethel Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,275Additions-Total$10,275
Tax Record2025$163 ($14 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size32,670 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyBLOUNTAPN097 10607

Schools near 159 Bethel Church Road

This home is within Blount County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Townsend Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Heritage Middle School
Public6 to 8

Heritage High School
Public9 to 12

Samuel Everett School of Innovation
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 159 Bethel Church Road, Townsend, TN 37882
$162,000
33,105
$175,000
33,106
$175,000
33,105
3
1,200
1
792
32,670
$29,500
6
3,983
219,978

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Listing Courtesy of Reed Real Estate Pros, Kimberly Skiles; Reed Real Estate Pros, Marcie Yadon (865.680.7935)

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